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Whose rights are we protecting? Public forum on Trade, Investments and Human Rights

by | Jun 7, 2016 | Africa-Canada Forum, Americas Policy Group, Asia-Pacific Working Group

June 7, 2016 | Ottawa 

 

On June 7th, the three CCIC regional working groups organized a public forum on trade and investment agreements and their impact on human rights and the environment.

 

Sanya Reid-Smith, legal advisor at Third World Network, Maude Barlow of the Council of Canadians and the lawyer Steven Shrybman all participated in the debate. The event, which took place in a room filled to capacity, helped to raise awareness about the negative impact of these agreements and to propose alternatives.

The report Whose rights are we protecting? is available in both

English

and

French

 

This forum was the culmination of the collective work of the Americas Policy Group, the Africa-Canada Forum and the Asia Pacific Working Group.

 

The regional working groups are inviting the public to get involved by visiting this website: www.canadians.org/TPP.

Human Rights and Democratic Development – The Colombia Working Group Welcomes Steps Towards Peace Agreement in Colombia

by | Oct 21, 2015 | Americas Policy Group, Publications

The Colombia Working Group (CWG) welcomes the historic announcement made by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC head Timochenko, which outlines their commitment to signing a final peace agreement within six months.

This is an important step forward in ending an armed conflict that has lasted approximately 50 years and offers hope for a better future for ordinary Colombians.

 

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